The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting will be held January 27, 2009 and executive director Richey Seaton says the one day event is formatted to fit into the growers busy schedule.
Researchers Work to Protect Watermelon Health
Scientist have been able to sequence and clone a gene believed to confer resistance to the virus in watermelon that seriously affects the commercial production of cucurbit crops worldwide.
NCBA Working on Tax Issues
Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said they are working hard on the issue of taxes which will need to be dealt with when Congress returns next year.
Peanut Butter Donations
Today Tyron Spearman looks at how donations of peanut butter made in Georgia have really helped in certain areas.
Weather Disasters
More places, more frequency, more costly. Why? Everett Griner explains.
Valent Introduces New INOVATE System for 2010
Chris Meador with Valent U.S.A., says they are excited to introduce their new soybean seed protection combination to allow producers to better manage their crop from an early stage.
SURE Program Now Available
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA has implemented the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program (SURE) in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill. Vilsack also encouraged producers to visit their USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office beginning on January 4, 2010, to participate in the program if they suffered crop production losses during the 2008 …
Rural Development Agency Can Help Producers Add Value to Their Products
For producers who may have an idea for ways to add value to their products, USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Dallas Tonsager, says they have grant programs to help get them started.
Powering Up Your Holiday Gifts
About 40 percent of battery sales occur during the holiday season, which can become a problem from an environmental standpoint.
GCA Pleased with Calhoun Bull Sale
Josh White, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, said the recent Georgia Calhoun Bull Evaluation Sale was an excellent event.